AD 72-16-02 R3
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 3N | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 3NM | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | 3TM | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C-45G | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | C-45H | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D18C | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | D18S | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E18S | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | E18S-9700 | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
| aircraft | Textron Aviation Inc. | G18S | Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM and 3TM Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the Volpar nose landing gear fork (P/N 347) and trunnion (P/N 271) and main landing gear cylinder and top brace assembly (P/N 404-188406) could lead to structural failure and loss of aircraft control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose landing gear fork for cracks using dye or fluorescent penetrant methods every 100 hours time in service or 70 landings, and conduct a pre-flight visual check. Replace fork P/N 347 with P/N 884 if cracks are found. Inspect the trunnion P/N 271 for cracks every 1000 hours time in service. Replace trunnion if cracks are found. Inspect main landing gear components for cracks and install Volpar P/N 859 strap reinforcement if no cracks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours time in service or 25 landings after the effective date, whichever occurs earlier, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service or 70 landings, whichever occurs earlier.
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Affected Aircraft
Beech Models C45G, TC-45G, C-45H, TC-45H, TC-45J (SNB-5), RC-45J (SNB-5P), D18C, D18S, E18S, E18S-9700, G18S, H18, JRB-6, 3N, 3NM, and 3TM aircraft with STC SA4-1531, SA111WE, SA1832WE, or equivalent Volpar Tri-Gear installations.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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